Crush Autism Disc Golf Tournament
DALTON. Georgia (WDEF)- The Disc Golf community came together in a tournament to Crush Autism. "They have helped us in so many ways to learn about autism and ways of what to do and what not to do,"…
Capitol rioters enter 1st guilty pleas to assaulting police
A New Jersey gym owner and a Washington state man on Friday became the first people charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the deadly siege. The pair of…
Aide who says Cuomo groped her files criminal complaint
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor's state residence has filed a criminal complaint against him, the Albany County Sheriff's office said Friday. The complaint, filed Thursday with the sheriff's office,…
Pause on student loan payments extended through January
The Biden administration on Friday issued what it says will be the final extension to a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. Under the action, payments on federal student…
Tokyo Olympics cost $15.4 billion. What else could that buy?
TOKYO (AP) — The official price tag for the Tokyo Olympics in $15.4 billion, which a University of Oxford study says is the most expensive on record. What else could those billions buy? The ballpark figure for building a 300-bed…
Nursing home to workers: Get vaccine or lose your job
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. nursing home industry’s resistance to forcing workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for fear that too many of them might quit began to crack this week when its biggest player announced its employees must…
Man found guilty of killing girlfriend and her mother with an axe
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has been convicted of killing his girlfriend and the woman’s mother with an ax. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports jurors deliberated for more than four hours Thursday before convicting…
Two killed in Jasper wreck
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two people were killed and a third seriously injured in a crash this afternoon in Marion County. It happened in the 7000 block of Highway 41 in downtown Jasper. Investigators say it looked like a head…
Moon River issues their Covid police for September festival
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Festival will require all festival goers to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or receive a negative test for the coronavirus 72 hours before attending the event. Festival organizers announced those rules today. The…
Phillips CPAP recall impacting millions
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Philips is recalling millions of CPAP machines used to treat sleep apnea. "I’ve been in Chattanooga for 27 years. I have not experienced anything like this," said Sleep Medical Specialist Dr. Anuj Chandra. Back in…
Covid vaccinations jumping in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says Tennessee has seen a 90% increase in people receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination over the past two weeks. Piercey on Friday praised the bump in…
IndyCar may have a hit on its hands on Nashville streets
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Simon Pagenaud hit Nashville, took a look at the 24/7 wild times and wondered how the heck he missed Music City all his life. “I love food, I love partying,…
Alabama's numbers for vaccinated who got sick and died
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Almost all COVID-19 deaths in Alabama are among unvaccinated people. State Health Officer Scott Harris said Friday that of the 11,600 people in the state who died of COVID-19, just 26 of those were fully vaccinated.…
Apple's fall iOS software scans phones for images of child sexual abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Apple announced yesterday that their new iOS software could be able to catch child predators. Apple will start scanning iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches for images of child sexual abuse. With iPhones being so…
Fugitive company employee was a jailer charged with misconduct
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland Daily Banner has been looking into the history of the two men charged with kidnapping and assaulting a 13 year old boy at the Bradley Central High ballfields this week. Gary Black and Tristan…
Puckett EMS offering chance to become an EMT for free
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-As COVID cases continue to spike, medical personnel including emergency medical services are needed. Puckett EMS is offering the chance to become an EMT for free in 8 weeks. Puckett EMS will pay for the…
Friendship Flag And Summerville - Stronger Than Ever
The "World Friendship Flag" is still flying high Summerville, Georgia. And that's the perfect place for it, since Summerville is "The Friendship Capitol Of The World." You might not have known that. And once again, the…
Papa John's Foundation Awards Grants to Local Charities
The Papa John's Foundation is awarding grants to local charities and organizations in Chattanooga and North Georgia.
Salvation Army hosts " Stuff the Bus" back to school initiative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As the next school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army and Walmart are teaming up to provide local children with new school supplies through the “Stuff the Bus” initiative. At eight local Walmart Supercenters throughout Chattanooga, school…
Lauren Alaina returns home to help renovate former coach's house on Secret Celebrity Renovation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Country Music star, Lauren Alaina is returning home to star in a new Tv series called Secret Celebrity renovation. It's a new one-hour series that gives celebrities the chance to gift a surprise home…
Chattanooga Police Department Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy
The Chattanooga Police Department's Citizens Police Academy is accepting applications for its upcoming 9-week session.
Moon River Festival Will Require COVID-19 Vaccinations Or Negative Tests
The Moon River Festival will require all festival goers to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a negative test for the coronavirus 72 hours before attending the event.
Georgia Mailing Notifications To Registered Voters That Haven't Participated in Elections
Georgia election officials are mailing notifications this week to more than 185,000 registered voters, starting a process that could ultimately result in them being removed from the voter rolls if they don’t take action.
Pet Rehab at Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain
Physical therapy isn't just for people. It could get your best friend firing on four legs again. The Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is one of just a handful of local places where your animal can get the rehab it needs.